August 28, 2013

Volunteers on the Ground in India




This year’s Festival of Life in Indonesia marked 25 years since Joyce first ministered on foreign soil at a church in San Jose, Costa Rica. Since then, things have changed—crowds are larger and, in many ways, the world is smaller. But after all the years, one thing is the same: In every language, God’s Word translates into lives changed. 

A Festival of Life is able to bring large numbers of people together—both believers and unbelievers. They experience the goodness of God through great times of worship and the teaching of God’s Word. And over the years, every Festival of Life has resulted in tremendous ministry opportunities. 

Whether it’s through broadcasting our TV program…or by ministering to people’s physical needs through our various outreaches—such as providing food, clean water, disaster relief, mobile medical clinics and more—we target areas where we already have established relationships.  

Conducting festivals in these locations—places where we’re sharing the love of Christ in practical ways—has proven to be instrumental. It not only impacts unbelievers who are making a decision for Christ, but it also influences believers who are growing in their understanding of God’s love and purpose for their lives. 

“Every Festival of Life brings a greater unity throughout the nation. People are willing to lay down their differences in order to join together for a central purpose and cause, which is to hear and act on the Word of God being shared,” shares David L. Meyer, CEO of Hand of Hope

Since 1988, Joyce has taught the Word of God in more than 35 nations worldwide, with tens of millions hearing these messages translated into their native language through an interpreter. 

Over the years, your support has made it possible for Joyce to speak in India on eight separate occasions, ministering to crowds as far as the eye can see. In this nation, you have also helped us install fresh-water wells, fully-fund a hospital for those without medical care, and reach thousands of children through orphanages and feeding centers. 

In the former Soviet Union, your partnership has provided vitamins to the elderly, a home for orphans and a pathway to airing our TV program in Russian. This led to Joyce’s first-ever conference in that region—an event that inspired and restored hope to a generation of people living in the post-communist era. 

From Cambodia and Thailand…to South Africa and Rwanda…to the millions living in the Amazon Basin and around the world, you are not only responsible for sharing the Gospel, but also for bringing along lifesaving help. 

And that is one milestone worth celebrating. 

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

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August 23, 2013

Helping Military Families Across the United States


Michael Messner - Director of Domestic Outreach

This year, we’ve had several opportunities to reach out to children heading back to school across the United States. Two of those outreaches—in Hampton, Virginia, and this weekend in Long Beach, California—are special in their own way because of the specific families we are able to reach. 

Partnering with They Serve 2 (TS2), we are in the process of distributing more than 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in military families. TS2 is an organization made up of military spouses and families supporting each other as families go through difficult times of relocation and deployment.

Hand of Hope provided all of the backpacks and partnered with attendees at Joyce’s conferences in the same cities to provide the school supplies through Multiply Hope. Through this campaign, attendees at each conference are encouraged to donate items like diapers, wipes, underwear, socks or school supplies to help families in their own community. Since March 2011, our attendees have donated more than $1 million in items.

We are extremely grateful for these military families and their willingness to serve our nation. It has been an honor to provide a little bit of help to these families as they go through trying seasons.

Thank you for partnering with us to reach these families and so many others around the world.

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

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August 15, 2013

24 Festivals of Hope to Reach Hispanic Communities Across the U.S.


Michael Messner - Director of Domestic Outreach

We are excited to be part of reaching the Spanish-speaking communities in 24 U.S. cities from July 31 to November 30 with Festivals of Hope. A primary objective of these events is to raise awareness of community needs and empower the local church to bring relief to those in need. 

These events are organized through the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), America’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. We are honored to partner with them to bring the love of Christ to these communities.

The NHCLC leads millions of Hispanic Christ followers through 40,118 evangelical congregations providing leadership, networking, fellowship, strategic partnerships and public policy advocacy platforms in seven focus areas: Life, Family, Great Commission, Stewardship, Education, Youth and Justice.

One of the main goals for these outreaches is to instill a passion amongst the younger generation inside the Hispanic congregation to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their community.

At the first two events in Chicago, Illinois, and Staten Island, New York, participants received backpacks for children and other needed provisions. The festival environment and the show of support from the churches gave many a boost of hope and encouragement. Make sure to follow along on Facebook to see updates about the next 22 events. Thanks so much for you support and helping us reach out to the Hispanic community.

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

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August 07, 2013

Back to School Blast in St. Louis


Chad Trafton - Staff Writer for Joyce Meyer Ministries

More than 2,500 people attended the annual Back to School Blast at the St. Louis Dream Center, an urban church and outreach of Joyce Meyer Ministries

Attendees were given free shoes, socks, diapers, light bulbs, blankets, and backpacks full of school supplies. They also stayed for a fun afternoon of complimentary face paintings, haircuts, inflatables, rides, games and food. 

“There are going to be kids who don’t go to school because they don’t have school supplies,” says Pastor Alex Bryant. “Just a little thing like this makes a big difference.”  

Just ask Cierra Pordos, a mother of eight who is looking for any help she can get. “I have a job, but I don’t make a lot. So getting shoes and just being able to come out and feed the kids, that’s a big help,” says Pordos. “The school supplies are the most valuable. It’s a great way to give back and show your community that you care.” 

Prior to distributing the backpacks, Pastor Bryant took time to share the Gospel with those in attendance. “We’re not just giving them supplies—we’re giving them Jesus,” says Bryant. “The backpacks are a great way to get them to hear the message.” 

Through the support of the partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries, more than 1,500 children went home with backpacks, school supplies, necessities…and a message of hope

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

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August 02, 2013

The Joys of Parenthood in Egypt


David Meyer - CEO Hand of Hope
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On a recent trip to Egypt I met Najah. Her story reminded me of just how important medical support is in this region and how thankful I am to the friends and partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries for making it possible. 

Najah’s husband Samir works at a shop that sells cloth and they live in a two-bedroom flat. They have been married for 11 years and were not able to have children, even though they visited with many doctors. Najah visited our medical clinic in Egypt, which is funded by Hand of Hope. Through our clinic she was connected with a gynecologist and after going through treatment, Najah and Samir learned the joyful news…they would finally have the baby they longed for. Today, they have a healthy 6-month-old daughter named Mehra-El. 

This family has received so much joy and happiness and their hearts are truly thankful to God for His blessings in their life. God has used this clinic to reach many who are suffering from sickness and to share the love of Christ with families just like Najah’s. Thanks to our partners and friends who help support this clinic – without it, Mehra-El may not have been born. 


Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

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